In a world saturated with marketing messages, small businesses are finding new ways to stand out and connect with their audience. One such strategy that’s gaining momentum is User-Generated Content (UGC). But what is UGC, and why should small businesses care?
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The Top 3 Forms of Marketing Every Small Business Should Be Doing Right Now
Small businesses, listen up! In today’s digital age, marketing is your ticket to success. I’ve identified the top three marketing strategies you should be embracing right now.
From content that positions you as an industry expert to social media’s engagement power and the impact of email marketing, we’ve got you covered. Ready to elevate your brand and boost your business? Dive into this blog post to learn more and contact me for personalized marketing solutions.
Your journey to business growth starts here.
Forever Silenced by Richard Cohen (Review by Shantae Young) – The Gloss
Looking for a new mind boggling thriller that keeps you guessing up until the very last page?
Look At What You Made
Look at what you made is a poem I wrote to describe my feelings after a life altering and traumatic experience. As a writer, I’ve found it therapeutic to write out my pain.
The Future Implications Businesses Should Consider for Digital Marketing
Evolution is necessary for anything to stay relevant in an ever-changing and ever-growing world. The same is true for the digital age and social media. Think of where computers started and how far we have come in 2018. The needs of technology will evolve with the needs and the intellect of the people using it.ContinueContinue reading “The Future Implications Businesses Should Consider for Digital Marketing”
Viral Marketing Initiatives
What is Viral Marketing? It may help to know exactly what it is to truly identify what it is that makes a marketing initiative go viral. According to an article from Investopedia (Viral Marketing, n.d.) “Viral marketing seeks to spread information about a product or service from person to person by word of mouth orContinueContinue reading “Viral Marketing Initiatives”
Differentiation
Chick-Fil-A vs. Wendy’s the Battle of the Fast Food Social Media Two companies I think that showcase great strengths while utilizing social media, are Wendy’s and Chick-Fil-A—yes there is a bit of a theme for me this week. Both companies are popular and successful fast food industry companies, both focused on providing consumers with top-notchContinueContinue reading “Differentiation”
Not sure if your company is doing social media right? Don’t worry, here are some Best Practices.
This post will identify some best practices for blogging/tweeting. While also explaining whether the music industry employs some of these best practices!
#JusticeforRasheed: Update
“To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.” -James Baldwin This quote resonates with me so deeply as I write this, with Solange’s A Seat at the Table playing in the background. I truly feel what Baldwin was saying down toContinueContinue reading “#JusticeforRasheed: Update”
#JusticeForRasheed
A personal essay about the murder of my cousin Rasheed Wickliffe, and how The Nelson County Judicial System is handling his case.
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